Be measured in your dealings with court users - JUSAG to members

Members of the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) have been urged to be measured in their dealings with Court users.

According to JUSAG, the year 2023, has been a turbulent one with many cases of misconduct recorded leading to some dire disciplinary actions.

President of the Association, Samuel Afotey Otu, in his New Year message appealed to all staff of the Judicial Service to always abide by the code of ethics in the discharge of our duties.

Mr Afotey Otu said staff should strive to exhibit a high level of integrity and professionalism at all times in the New Year and beyond.

“Before I end my message, I would like to state that the year 2023, has recorded a lot of cases of misconduct leading to disciplinary actions against staff. Some of the grave misconducts resulted in some dire disciplinary actions against those found guilty,” Mr Otu noted.

“We are therefore using this medium to once again appeal to all staff of the Judicial Service to always abide by the code of ethics in the discharge of our duties.

“Your job security is of utmost importance to us. Therefore, always be measured in your dealings with court users. Remember to exhibit a high level of integrity and professionalism at all times in the New Year and beyond.

“We hope that you all enjoy a well-deserved break over the festive season, spending time with loved ones and reflecting on the year that has passed, and making resolutions about the New Year,” the President of JUSAG stated.

Below is full New Year message of President of JUSAG Samuel Afotey Otu to staff

Dear Staff of Judicial Service,

As we approach the end of another year, I would like to take a moment to wish you all a prosperous and a Happy New Year!

2023 has been a difficult year for everyone, but we have faced the challenges and come out stronger than before. We are so proud of our union and the work that we have done to support and protect our members during these difficult times.

As we move into 2024, we look forward to continuing to work together towards a brighter future for all. We have many exciting projects and initiatives planned for the coming year, and we are confident that together, we can achieve greater things.

Before I end my message, I would like to state that the year 2023, has recorded a lot of cases of misconduct leading to disciplinary actions against staff. Some of the grave misconducts resulted in some dire disciplinary actions against those found guilty.

We are therefore using this medium to once again appeal to all staff of the Judicial Service to always abide by the code of ethics in the discharge of our duties.

Your job security is of utmost importance to us.

Always be measured in your dealings with court users.

Remember to exhibit a high level of integrity and professionalism at all times in the new year and beyond.

We hope that you all enjoy a well-deserved break over the festive season, spending time with loved ones and reflecting on the year that has passed, and making resolutions about the new year.

On behalf of the NEC of JUSAG, to Our Dear Mother, Her Ladyship the Chief Justice (Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo), the Judicial Secretary, and all staff of the Judiciary and the Judicial Service at large, we say…!

Afi oo Afi

Afi naa akpe wɔ

Kpaanyɔ anina wɔ

Wɔ fee momoo mo

Wɔ ye Gbo, wɔ ye Gbiena

Alonte diŋ ko akafo wɔteŋ

Ni wɔsεε afi lε wɔ tashi neke noŋŋ

Ni wɔsεε afi le ehi eha wo fe neke

Ni nyemi afee nyemi

Ni afi aya ni ebanina wɔ ekoŋ

Tswa ni omanye abla wɔ!

English translation!

Hail to the New Year

May we live to see the end of the New Year

May the eighth day meet with us

So that we are as good as new

May we celebrate the Gbo festival of September and the Gbeina festival of May

Let no black cat, a symbol of evi,l cross our paths

And let us be around to sit together in the next year

and that we may be more prosperous

Bound with sisterly and brotherly love

As the year goes round to meet us again

That when we strike may glory surround us

Afehyia pa

Fe ye ye nami loo (Ewe)

Ni ti yuun panli ( Dagbani)

Ni yuni pa la (Wale or dagare)

Leti Yuun pa le ( Frafra)

Barrkan Mu Da, Saabon Shekara ( Hausa)

Once again, God bless us all as we enter into the New Year.

Mr. Samuel Afotey Otu

President, JUSAG

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